| Translated title | Triumph of Death? Exhibition Catalog |
| Editor & Curator |
Gerda Mraz. |
| Imprint |
Eisenstadt, Austria, 1992. 382 pp., illustrations: 12 col., 56 b&w, 21 × 20.4 cm. German. |
| ISBN |
3900960089 |
| Location |
Museum für Österreichischer Kultur (12 June–26 October 1992) |
| Description |
Art and culture associated with death. Jewish views and objects discussed in Patricia Steines’ essay “ ‘… mit den Trauernden um Zion und Jerusalem …’ Tod und Begräbnis im Judentum” [“ ‘… with the Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem’ … Death and Burial in Judaism”] (pp. 140–155, figs. 17–20). Jewish garments for burial and mourning displayed in Room 5 (pp. 285–289, cat. nos. 5.13–5.15.9, and figs. 41–42). 21 Jewish items. |
| main keywords |
DEATH/MOURNINGHEVRA KADISHA |
| minor keywords |
Hebrew illuminated manuscripts, Bohemia-Moravia & Germany, 17th–19th CHevra Kadisha beakersHevra Kadisha utensilsMemor booksPrints, Jewish customs & ceremonies |